Delicious Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this Delightful Chicken Salad recipe, a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and tangy flavors. Loaded with tender chunks of cooked chicken breast, crisp celery, sweet halved grapes, and a hint of zesty red onion, this salad is tossed in a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. Optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts or almonds and fresh parsley add a delightful crunch and herby freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish can be served chilled over lettuce leaves, as a sandwich filling, or wrapped in a tortilla for an easy, satisfying meal. Perfect for meal prep or light entertaining, this chicken salad is sure to become a favorite go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 2 stalks Celery
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 1 cup Grapes (red or green, halved)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Almonds or walnuts (optional, chopped)
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves (optional)
Instructions
Place the cooked chicken breast on a cutting board and chop it into bite-sized chunks. Alternatively, you can shred the chicken if preferred.
Wash and dice the celery into small pieces. Finely chop the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, celery, red onion, and grapes.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is coated evenly.
If desired, mix in the chopped nuts and fresh parsley for added crunch and flavor.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve the chicken salad chilled on its own, over a bed of lettuce leaves, or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.3 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2155 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.1 g | ||
| Protein | 125.2 g | 250% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1096 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
